Distance: 4.3 mi.Elevation Gain: 2500 ft. We left from the Mowich Lake Campground just before 6 AM and made it to the Pinnacle Peak Trail a bit…… Read more “2020-09-21 Pinnacle Peak and The Castle”
Author: mountainflamingo
2020-09-20 Observation Rock and Echo Rock
Distance: 13.7 mi.Elevation Gain: 4700 ft. Nancy and I met at the Mowich Lake trailhead a bit after 9 AM and it was already jam packed with…… Read more “2020-09-20 Observation Rock and Echo Rock”
Your Primer on Berry Picking in Washington State
Hiking in Washington State is known for its ability to fill the senses of sight, touch, smell, and hearing with delight. And thanks to the abundant wild…… Read more “Your Primer on Berry Picking in Washington State”
2020-08-29-09-04 Bailey Range Traverse
Distance: 57.8 mi.Elevation Gain: 15,000 ft.Peaks Climbed: Cat, Stephen, Ferry, Barnes, Queets I would call the Bailey Range Traverse an informally maintained thru-scramble. It’s a thru-hike that…… Read more “2020-08-29-09-04 Bailey Range Traverse”
2020-02-02-03 Haleakala
Distance: 12.7 mi.Elevation Gain: 2100 ft.Elevation Loss: 4100 ft. I had the fortune of having to travel to Maui for work, but I only needed to be…… Read more “2020-02-02-03 Haleakala”
2020-08-15-17 Sluiskin Mountain and Sluiskin Mountain West, Redstone Peak, Pigeon Peak, Crescent Mountain, and Old Desolate
Distance: 41 mi.Elevation Gain: 11800 ft. After a failed attempt at Sluiskin Mountain (aka The Chief) in 2019, I asked Craig to return with me and be…… Read more “2020-08-15-17 Sluiskin Mountain and Sluiskin Mountain West, Redstone Peak, Pigeon Peak, Crescent Mountain, and Old Desolate”
2020-08-05-09 Pasayten Peakbagging
Distance: 62 mi.Elevation Gain: 23200 ft. Day 113.1 miles+4600′ -5100’Pasayten Peak We had planned a bros trip to get rad in the Picket range and climb Luna…… Read more “2020-08-05-09 Pasayten Peakbagging”
Best Natural TP in the Pacific Northwest
Since Kula Cloths pretty much have the market cornered on reusable and stylish pee rags, this post will focus on natural toilet paper options for going #2.…… Read more “Best Natural TP in the Pacific Northwest”
2020-08-10 Fremont Lookout, Mount Fremont, and Antler Peak
Distance: 7 mi.Elevation Gain: 1500 ft. We started off our day at the Sunrise Visitor Center in Mount Rainier National Park (park pass required) around 11 AM.…… Read more “2020-08-10 Fremont Lookout, Mount Fremont, and Antler Peak”
2020-08-01-02 McCartney Peak & Mt. Cameroon (and some other stuff)
Distance: 25.3 mi.Elevation Gain: 9350 ft. I like to get out on at least one solo overnight trip each summer and on this particular weekend a friend…… Read more “2020-08-01-02 McCartney Peak & Mt. Cameroon (and some other stuff)”